The Chinese government is pushing hard to promote consumer spending on travel and vacations. The State Council, China’s highest administrative authority, calls for rapid growth of the tourism industry. In the recently released “The State Council’s Suggestions on the Tourism Industry,” the top executive administration gives the industry “strategic pillar industry” status – prioritized for favorable treatments in finance, taxes, resource allocation, land use, and many other incentives.

People in China’s RV industry have long been complaining about the infrastructure, lack of RV parks and campgrounds being one, and are pushing hard to get the government involved in developing more campsites which can accommodate RVs.

Several groups of Chinese industry representatives are visiting the National RV Show in Louisville, KY from December 1st thru 3rd. The groups consist of more than 60 people representing RV manufacturers, RV importers, RV suppliers, automakers, campground developers, investors, and media. The groups’ visit reflects China’s strong interest in developing its RV and campground industry.

China’s state-owned enterprise China Minmetals Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, launches several RV projects to start its foray into the RV industry. According to Fuzhou Daily, Minmetals, joined by China Travel Service Hong Kong, acquired an auto maker in Fuzhou, Jiangxi province and turned it into its first RV manufacturing facility.